Enjoying the camera Using the menu Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600 Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting “Read This First” (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. Operating Instructions Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) No compensation for contents of the recording The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playba
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting..............................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 42 Camera .............................................................................................. 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool....
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................52 Installing the supplied software ...............................................................54 Copying images to your computer...........................................................55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................61 Using the supplied software ..........
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode switch (page 24), the menus (page 26), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Enjoying the camera You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30).
Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) The default settings are marked with Image size 6M (2816×2112) Example: An attached image to be sent by email .
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
K Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This First”) L Battery cover (t step 1 in “Read This First”) T AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) Enjoying the camera M Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First”) N OPEN button (t step 1 in “Read This First”) O (USB) jack cover P (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
C Display Display FINE STD 101 AF range finder frame (29) Image size (31, t step 4 in “Read This First”) Image quality (31) Recording folder (47) E Display • This does not appear when using the internal memory. • When using certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise. * When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]).
A When playing back still images Display M 1 3 4 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (24, 31) M 1M Image size (31, t step 4 in “Read This First”) 2 5 Protect (36) - Print order (DPOF) mark (73) When playing back movies Change folder (35) 1 • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 3 1.
C Display Display Indication PictBridge connecting (70) 2006 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image (51) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 101 DPOF Menu/Guide menu (26) Playback folder (35) z PAUSE z PLAY Playing back Multi Burst images in series (31) • This does not appear when using the internal memory.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen status) button, the display changes as follows. Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on VGA 96 Image information is displayed during playback. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 43) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 43). When you select (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Metering mode), the image is displayed for about two seconds.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and (Units: Images) [Standard] on the lower line.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed • The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low. – The flash is used frequently. – The camera has been turned on and off many times. – The zoom is used frequently. – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. – The battery power is low. When shooting still images Battery Alkaline (supplied) NH-AA-DB (Ni-MH) (not supplied) LCD screen No.
Using the mode switch Set the mode switch to the desired function. Mode switch : Shooting movies Control button t step 5 in “Read This First” : Playback/Edit t step 6 in “Read This First” Still image shooting modes : Auto: Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” Program: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” Flash AF range finder White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Flash Level — — — SL Auto — Enjoying the camera For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode switch z button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode switch. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode switch and the settings. (Camera) menu 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode switch is set to .
Menu items For details on the operation t page 26 The menu items available vary depending on the mode switch position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( : available) Mode switch position: Auto Program Scene Menu for shooting (page 28) (Camera) — — — — 9 (Focus) — — WB (White Bal) — ISO — — — — — — (P.Quality) — Mode (REC Mode) M — — (Interval) — * — — (Flash Level) — * — — — — — PFX (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 26 The default settings are marked with . (Camera) Select the still image camera mode. t page 24, step 5 in “Read This First” (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
For details on the operation t page 26 9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Center AF ( ) Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder frame. • Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition.
For details on the operation t page 26 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
For details on the operation t page 26 ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1000 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. 800 400 Using the menu 200 100 80 Auto • For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 11 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
For details on the operation t page 26 On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series.
For details on the operation t page 26 (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal – ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower. PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B&W( Sepia ( ) ) Off Using the menu • To change flash mode t step 5 in “Read This First” • You may not be able to set the Flash Level depending on the Scene mode (page 25). Records the image in monochrome (black and white).
For details on the operation t page 26 (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) (Setup) See page 42. 34 Toward –: Softens the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 26 The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. Using the menu 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. z On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 47).
For details on the operation t page 26 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select - (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. - 4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z. To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts.
For details on the operation t page 26 (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 1 Display the image to be rotated. Using the menu OK 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select 4 Select [ (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
For details on the operation t page 26 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 1 Cutting scene A. Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007. 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. Delete Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain. Procedure 1 Display the movie to be divided.
For details on the operation t page 26 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut. • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder. • You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode switch z button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then press B again. 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
Camera For details on the operation t page 42 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
For details on the operation t page 42 • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision digital zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.
For details on the operation t page 42 Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. On Use the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation t page 42 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 42 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
For details on the operation t page 42 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 42 The default settings are marked with . Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Language Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the resetting.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 42 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For details on the operation t page 42 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Set the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 66). This section describes the English version screen contents.
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Installing the supplied software You can install the supplied software using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot 2 Insert batteries with enough capacity in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer 1To the (USB) jack Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 57. • For Windows XP, when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 57. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder.
3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 1 2 The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. the images, then click [Next]. 1 2 Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the “Other Options” screen appears. • This section describes an example of copying images to the “My Documents” folder.
1 Double-click [My Computer] t 3 Double-click the [My Documents] [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 2 • If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 81. 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. 1 2 • On the storage destination of the image files, see page 60.
Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. 2 To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray.
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
Using the supplied software Using the supplied software You can use still images and video from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the software and gives basic instructions. Software overview With the software you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the monitor. • Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.
3 Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. 2 Viewing images in “Viewed folders” arranged by shooting date on a calendar 1Click the [Calendar] tab. Years when images were shot are listed. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 65. 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete, the software starts.
Hour display screen Displaying images in full-screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the button. • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.
Other software functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing You can view images previously stored on the computer with the software. To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. From the [File] menu, choose [Register Viewered Folders...] to display the settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration. Changing the “Folder to be imported” To change the “Folder to be imported”, access the “Import Settings” screen.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer. • The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.
To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer.
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9(HDTV)] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 84). Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. 1To the (USB) jack Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode switch is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder.
2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. 3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicator appears on the screen. [Index] indicator Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in “Read This First”).
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Stage 3: Printing” (page 70).
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen (t step 6 in “Read This First”). 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green mark appears on the selected image. Green mark 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z. The 74 mark turns white.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 76 to 86. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 87. 2 Remove batteries, and insert batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 49). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 94). • When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the displayed time remaining may not be correctly indicated. • The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
Shooting still images/movies The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on. • Turn on the screen (page 20). Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (page 21). If they are full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position.
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 43). • This function cannot be used when: – The image size is set to [6M] or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies. The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 31). – (High sensitivity mode) or (Twilight mode) of the Scene mode, or is selected.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 44). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”).
Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 37). • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 53 for Windows, and page 66 for Macintosh. Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera (t step 2 in “Read This First”). • When the battery level is low, install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”), or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 15). • Use the supplied USB cable (page 56).
After making a USB connection, the supplied software does not start automatically. • Start up the “Media Check Tool” (page 62). • Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 56). The image cannot be played back on a computer. • When using the supplied software, refer to the Help. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
“Memory Stick Duo” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record on a “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90). • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”).
The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 46) to format the internal memory after copying the data. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity (32 MB or more recommended).
Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable again. • Movies cannot be printed.
Others Your camera does not work. • Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 92). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Install new batteries or charged Nickel- Metal Hydride batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the batteries, and then, after one minute, insert the batteries and turn on the camera. Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • See page 16.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Format error • Format the media again (pages 46 and 47). Memory Stick locked • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 90). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the “Memory Stick Duo”. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
640(Fine) is not available • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
On the batteries Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera Battery type supplied supported rechargeable R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries a a — HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries* — a a — ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery — a Manganese batteries** — — — Lithium batteries** — — — Ni-Cd batteries** — — — * NH-AA-2DB twin pack, etc. ** Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by the nature of the battery.
On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger. • Do not carry or store the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries with metallic objects.
Precautions x Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] Power [System] Image device 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 6 003 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.1 – 15.3 mm (31 – 93 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 – 5.
Index Index A C E AC Adaptor...........................15 Camera ................................. 43 Effective pixels ..................... 95 t step 1 in “Read This First” CD-ROM.............................. 54 EV......................................... 28 Center AF............................. 29 Exposure............................... 11 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Change REC. Folder ............ 48 Extension ........................ 60, 61 AE/AF lock indicator .........
Index mode printing..............69 Menu .................................... 26 Playback/Edit........................24 Items.............................. 27 Precautions ...........................94 Shooting ........................ 28 Precision digital zoom ..........43 Viewing ......................... 35 Pressing halfway down .........10 Index screen t step 6 in “Read This First” Indicator............... see “Screen” t step 5 in “Read This First” Install ....................................
Self-timer t step 5 in “Read This First” Spot metering cross hairs t step 5 in “Read This First” Sepia .....................................33 Spot metering t step 5 in “Read This First” Set the clock t step 2 in “Read This First” Standard ............................... 31 W Warning indicators and messages ....................... 87 WB ....................................... 30 White balance ....................... 30 Windows computer............... 52 Setup.........................
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
